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Mattel expands Star Wars x Barbie doll collection with Rey, C-3PO, Chewbacca and a Stormtrooper

May 10, 2020 by Gary Collinson

Mattel has revealed another line of Star Wars inspired Barbie dolls which pay homage to Rey, C-3PO, a Stormtrooper, and Chewbacca. They are available to pre-order now, priced at $100 each; check them out below… The Star Wars™ x Barbie® collection, inspired by the films’ original concept art, re-imagines iconic Star Wars characters through a […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Barbie, Mattel, Star Wars

Blu-ray Review – The Toys That Made Us Collector’s Box Set

October 28, 2019 by Tai Freligh

Tai Freligh reviews The Toys that Made Us Collector’s Box Set… SYNOPSIS: Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us offers a deep nostalgic dive into the minds behind history’s most iconic toy franchises, as they discuss the rise (and sometimes fall) of their billion-dollar creations. The Nacelle Company has released a collector’s edition of the acclaimed docuseries, […]

Filed Under: Exclusives, Tai Freligh, Television Tagged With: Barbie, G.I. Joe, He-Man, Hello Kitty, LEGO, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Toys That Made Us, Transformers

Mattel unveils new line of Star Wars Barbie dolls

August 15, 2019 by Amie Cranswick

Mattel has unveiled their new line of collectible Barbie dolls which pay homage to the iconic Star Wars characters Darth Vader, R2-D2 and Princess Leia and go on sale this November, priced at $100.00 each; check them out here… Once a heroic Jedi Knight, Darth Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force, […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Barbie, Mattel, Star Wars

Greta Gerwig to co-write and potentially direct Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie

July 16, 2019 by Gary Collinson

Back in January, it was announced that Margot Robbie is set to produce and star in Warner Bros.’ live-action Barbie movie, and now Variety is reporting that Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) and Noah Baumbach (Frances Ha) have signed on to co-write the script, with Gerwig potentially directing. A Barbie movie had been in development for […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Barbie, greta gerwig, Margot Robbie, Noah Baumbach

Margot Robbie officially on board to produce and star in Barbie movie

January 9, 2019 by Gary Collinson

Last year it was reported that Mattel’s long-planned Barbie movie had moved from Sony to Warner Bros., with the studio looking to bring in its Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie for the title role in the live-action adaptation of the classic toy line. Well, we now have confirmation that Robbie will instead star in the […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Barbie, Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie wanted for live-action Barbie movie

October 6, 2018 by Gary Collinson

With Sony’s option on Barbie expiring earlier in the year, Deadline is reporting that the long-gestating big screen adaptation of the Mattel toy line may be set for another lease of life at Warner Bros. According to the site, the Suicide Squad and I, Tonya star is in early talks to take on the title […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Barbie, Margot Robbie

Mattel launches film division as Sony’s options on Masters of the Universe and Barbie expire

September 9, 2018 by Gary Collinson

With film adaptations of several of its properties spending years stuck in development hell, toy giant Mattel has now announced that it is going down the Hasbro route by launching its very own film division. According to Variety, Mattel is currently setting up Mattel Films, which will be led by Robbie Brenner, producer on Dallas […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Barbie, Masters of the Universe, Mattel

Amy Schumer to play Barbie in Sony’s live-action movie

December 3, 2016 by Gary Collinson

It looks like Sony has found its Barbie for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the iconic Mattel toyline, with Amy Schumer finalising a deal to take on the title role in the film, as well as rewriting the screenplay from Hilary Winston with her sister Kim Caramele. Deadline reports that the film will see Schumer’s Barbie […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Amy Schumer, Barbie

Diablo Cody rewriting Barbie live-action movie

March 7, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Last April it was announced that Sony had snapped up the rights to the iconic Mattel toyline Barbie for a live-action movie, and now it has been revealed that Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (Juno) has signed on to rewrite the script from Jenny Bicks (What a Girl Wants). “Diablo’s unconventionality is just what Barbie needs,” […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Barbie, Diablo Cody

Amy Schumer exits the Barbie movie due to scheduling conflicts

March 26, 2017 by Gary Collinson

If you were looking forward to seeing Amy Schumer taking on the role of the iconic Mattel doll Barbie in Sony Pictures’ upcoming big screen adaptation, then we have some bad news for you as Variety is reporting that she has exited the project due to scheduling conflicts with the promotional tour for her new comedy […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Amy Schumer, Barbie

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